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Japan Struggles with Rising Maintenance Costs 15 Years After Fukushima Disaster
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The Fukushima nuclear power plant accident occurred after the 2011 Japanese earthquake, when a tsunami shut down the cooling of the reactors. Zone meltdowns, explosions and radioactive contamination followed the disaster.
Japan marks 15 years since March 11 disaster
Wednesday marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. A massive quake and tsunami struck Japan's northeast, followed by one of the world's worst nuclear accidents. Since then, there has been major progress in government reconstruction efforts but issues are emerging.
Zorana Baković, in a commentary on Messages from the Island of Happiness, writes about the danger that Japan will run out of fuel for its giant industry. According to her information, Japan is restarting nuclear reactors that it shut down after the Fukushima disaster. At that time, it became clear that the race to discover new energy sources requires room for nuclear energy, she adds.
Tokyo, 11 Mar (Latin Press) Multiple families in Japan today paid tribute to loved ones victims of one of the worst nuclear accidents in history, which occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, 15 years ago. The post Remember in Japan Fukushima nuclear disaster first appeared on News Prensa Latina.
The Iran war makes commemoration in Japan even more important. More zones are accessible again, but many do not want to go back. One has - against all rules - remained simple.
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